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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

Lat: 44.0948°NLon: 121.2006°WElev: 3455.0ft.

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Newberry Crater OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Newberry Crater OR
 43.75°N 121.16°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
Last Update:
9:36 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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